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How Do I Know If I Need Cargo Insurance?
For most businesses, the word insurance often just feels like another unnecessary cost. I mean, we all understand that the […]
Advantages of Using a Freight Forwarder in the Face of Disruptions
There’s no doubt that 2020 has taken its toll on businesses around the globe. While certain industries have been hit […]
What is Carrier Legal Liability?
Working in shipping means you’re always dealing with risk. Risk with how your supply chain is set up, risk with […]
Project Cargo: How to Find The Right Freight Forwarder
Project cargo sure is appropriately named – it’s a lot to deal with. Aside from the logistics of getting a […]
2020 Recap and How to Set Your Company Up for Success in 2021
2020 was a hard year for any of us. Most businesses saw the coronavirus affect their bottom line negatively, and […]
New USMCA for Importers: What You Need to Know
If you’ve had your ear to industry news for the last couple of years, chances are relatively high that you’ve […]
4 Tips: Minimizing International Shipping Risk in 2021
If 2020 has proven anything to us all, it’s that you need to expect the unexpected. Risk poses an actual […]
Difference Between a Seaway Bill and a Bill Of Lading
We have talked a lot about Bills Of Lading in the past – it seems to be one of the […]
Different Types of Trade Remedies
International shipping is a lot more complicated than most people realize. International shipping doesn’t just give businesses the opportunity to […]
What is Inherent Vice of Cargo?
Bad news with anything related to international cargo is always a huge bummer. Generally speaking, if something goes badly, it’s […]
Benefits of Express Bill Of Ladings
We’ve written plenty of posts on Bills of Lading, what they are, how they function, and the different types of […]
When to Use a Seaway Bill Instead of a Bill Of Lading
We’ve been talking quite a bit about Seaway Bills as of recent. Every shipper knows what a Bill Of Lading, […]
What is a Pier Pass Fee?
Do you ever feel like forecasting your freight bill is unpredictable? Like you can’t quite get a grasp on how […]
Why do Dry Runs Happen in International Shipping?
There are a ton of fees already associated with international shipping. The sheer volume of line items on your end […]